clash
A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects; a crash.
Noun 4 meanings
A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects; a crash.
“I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.”
A skirmish, a hostile encounter.
match; a game between two sides.
An angry argument.
Verb 4 meanings
To make a clashing sound.
“The cymbals clashed.”
To cause to make a clashing sound.
To come into violent conflict.
“Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.”
To argue angrily.
“My parents often clashed about minor things, such as the cleaning or shopping rota.”
Etymology
Of onomatopoeic origin.
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CLASH at a glance
CLASH has 5 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (C 3 + L 1 + A 1 + S 1 + H 4) and 11 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,315 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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